Chevrolet Trax vs Ford Escape (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,350

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Trax LS FWD vs Escape Active FWD
Measure	Trax	Escape	Winner
MSRP + destination	$23,495	$31,845	Trax
Horsepower	137 hp	180 hp	Escape
Torque	162 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	Escape
MPG combined	30 mpg	30 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	54.1 cu ft	65.4 cu ft	Escape
Cargo, seats up	25.6 cu ft	37.5 cu ft	Escape
Rear legroom	38.7 in	40.7 in	Escape
Front legroom	41.9 in	42.4 in	Escape
Length	178.6 in	180.5 in	Not scored
Width	71.7 in	74.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,983 lb	3,283 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	2,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.9 s estimate	7.8 s estimate	Escape
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Trax LS FWD $21,700	Escape Active FWD $30,350	$8,650
Escape Active FWD $30,350	Trax RS with 2RS FWD $25,400	$4,950

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Trax costs $8,350 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escape wins.

Trax wins if Price weight is 8 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.